A classic case of mere posturing, yet everyone fell for it. If their personal interests weren't at risk, no one would want to provoke Hudson, a "hedgehog" with little meat to offer.
"Rest assured, Earl Hudson, Kuike Island won't disappoint you!"
In the midst of easy conversation, the ship had reached the shore. Led by Earl Piers, Hudson and a host of local nobles stepped ashore.
Despite not having been adrift at sea for long, the moment Hudson stepped onto land, he felt a sense of "security".
Looking at the bustling docks, the crowd was filled with envy and resentment. Clearly, the Dalton Family's display of power had been highly successful.
From the prosperity of the port, it was evident that Kuike Island was lucrative, and this was just the tip of the Dalton Family's iceberg.
Economic strength may not embody everything, but the economic foundation often determines the superstructure. Ample financial capability underpins military power.
